Episodes
Are you feeling behind as a teacher and looking for a way to get caught up or ahead over winter break?   This week I am going back to the early days and giving you exactly the step-by-step process I would take as a new or first-year teacher looking to get ahead over break. I'm breaking down how to lesson plan weeks ahead, prep into the 3rd week of January, and even how to get ahead on grading and communication with families. Want to keep the momentum? Stick to the end and I will share...
Published 11/24/24
Published 11/24/24
Wondering what clip charts are and if you should use them as part of your classroom management plan? This week I am diving into what clip charts are and what I personally use instead.   This week I give you a deep dive into 5 alternative strategies than clip charts. These classroom management strategies will help you build community, build strong relationships with your students and families, and make following expectations in class the norm. Use these strategies to prevent disruptive...
Published 11/17/24
Have your students been extra chatty lately and your not quite sure what to do? This week we are diving into when I know it's time to start reviewing classroom procedures.   This week I am taking you behind the scenes and showing you when I review classroom procedures, how I review classroom procedures, and even which tools I use to make it easier. By reviewing these classroom procedures you will be on step closer to automating your classroom management.   Grab my Classroom Procedure...
Published 11/10/24
Are you tired of spending your weekends and weeknights trying to get caught up? This week we are diving into my teaching lesson planning mistakes I made that cost me more time and even my weekends. I will also be sharing which teacher time management strategies I have incorporated instead to keep me ahead, and work-free and guilt-free over the weekends and breaks. Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here: https://sunny-creator-106.ck.page/5041376f8b Get support inside The Present...
Published 10/27/24
  Does it feel like you are constantly having to handle behaviors and no matter what you do you consistently have to stop teaching to address them?   This week I am diving into the 3 classroom management tools I use to automate my classroom management. These tools allow students to naturally follow the expectations in class WITHOUT needing constant reminders. They have also allowed me to step out of the classroom while talking to another teacher or student without having to worry if my...
Published 10/20/24
Not sure how to respond to disruptive behaviors in class? This week we are breaking down what natural consequences (also known as logical consequences) are and how to use them in the classroom. These are the exact consequences I give in my classroom when my students are out of their seats, blurting or talking out while I'm teaching, refusing to do work, etc. Years ago I used to use a clip chart and absolutely dreaded it. Now my students consistently follow expectations in class because of...
Published 10/13/24
Did you stumble across student recommendation letters online and you're wondering whether or not you should use them? This week we are breaking down why I personally don't use student recommendation letters and what I use instead. These teacher interview tips will help you confidently prepare for your next teacher interview. They will also help you confidently build relationships during your next interview, answer teacher interview questions with ease, and know with confidence how to...
Published 10/07/24
Have you ever caught yourself spacing out after work? Are you looking for a way to get ontop of your teacher to-do list so you can finally come home with more energy? This week I am sharing a replay of my top 5 strategies on how to be present and mindful in the classroom. Plus I get honest and real about my own personal journey and the mistakes I made along the way. These teacher time-management strategies will help you confidently save time as a teacher, minimize teacher overwhelm, prevent...
Published 10/01/24
Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself comparing yourself to another teacher? And you noticed that whenever you do it makes you feel bad and second guess your worth as a teacher?This week I am sure my 3 strategies on how to stop comparing yourself to other teachers. Plus I get honest and real about my own personal journey and the mistakes I made along the way.These teacher mindset strategies will help you confidently save time as a teacher, minimize teacher overwhelm, prevent you from...
Published 09/22/24
Send us a textHave you ever caught yourself comparing yourself to another teacher? And you noticed that whenever you do it makes you feel bad and second guess your worth as a teacher?This week I am sure my 3 strategies on how to stop comparing yourself to other teachers. Plus I get honest and real about my own personal journey and the mistakes I made along the way.These teacher mindset strategies will help you confidently save time as a teacher, minimize teacher overwhelm, prevent you from st...
Published 09/22/24
Send us a text Are you starting off the school year and you're worried your students may not respect you?Here's a breakdown of the exact steps I take to get my students to respect me during the beginning of the school year. This week I share not only my mistakes but other classroom management strategies that have worked well for not only me but other teachers I have coached as well. It's a myth that you can't smile until December to be a good teacher. This week I share how I continue to be...
Published 09/15/24
Send us a textAre you starting off the school year and you're worried your students may not respect you?Here's a breakdown of the exact steps I take to get my students to respect me during the beginning of the school year. This week I share not only my mistakes but other classroom management strategies that have worked well for not only me but other teachers I have coached as well. It's a myth that you can't smile until December to be a good teacher. This week I share how I continue to be tha...
Published 09/15/24
Send us a text Are you going into your first year of teaching and you're wondering what you should be focusing on? This week I share everything I do in order to prepare for the first month of school as a teacher, plus different strategies I use to have the first few weeks of school to stay organized, planned, and prepped ready to go.Download the Ultimate Classroom Setup Guide Here: https://sunny-creator-106.ck.page/d315493966 Save Time with Back-To-School Templates:...
Published 09/08/24
Send us a textAre you going into your first year of teaching and you're wondering what you should be focusing on?This week I share everything I do in order to prepare for the first month of school as a teacher, plus different strategies I use to have the first few weeks of school to stay organized, planned, and prepped ready to go.Download the Ultimate Classroom Setup Guide Here: https://sunny-creator-106.ck.page/d315493966Save Time with Back-To-School Templates: https://thepresentteacher.com...
Published 09/08/24
Send us a text Feeling nervous for your next teacher interview and looking for a pep talk or teacher mindset tips?Here we break down 5 things you need to hear before you go to your next teacher interview. These teacher interview mindset tips will help you show up with confidence during your next interview.These teacher interview strategies will help you confidently build relationships during your next interview, answer teacher interview questions with ease, and know with confidence how to...
Published 09/01/24
Send us a textFeeling nervous for your next teacher interview and looking for a pep talk or teacher mindset tips?Here we break down 5 things you need to hear before you go to your next teacher interview. These teacher interview mindset tips will help you show up with confidence during your next interview.These teacher interview strategies will help you confidently build relationships during your next interview, answer teacher interview questions with ease, and know with confidence how to cont...
Published 09/01/24
Send us a text Start your morning off with flow and ease with this 14-minute guided meditation for teachers on letting the school day be easy. In this meditation, we will manifest a relaxed and automated day through visualization. Listen to this video as you get up in the morning, get dressed, or during your teacher prep. Morning meditations and visualizations are a great way to start off your morning with ease and flow. Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here:...
Published 08/25/24
Send us a textStart your morning off with flow and ease with this 14-minute guided meditation for teachers on letting the school day be easy. In this meditation, we will manifest a relaxed and automated day through visualization.Listen to this video as you get up in the morning, get dressed, or during your teacher prep. Morning meditations and visualizations are a great way to start off your morning with ease and flow.Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here: https://sunny-creator-106.ck.pa...
Published 08/25/24
Send us a text Wondering how to get everything done as a first-year or new teacher? In this video, I share which classroom running activities I focus on in my class to get weeks out in advance. These teacher time-saving strategies will help you confidently save time as a teacher, minimize teacher overwhelm, prevent you from staying late and start leaving work on time, and prevent teacher burnout. Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here: https://sunny-creator-106.ck.page/5041376f8bGet...
Published 08/18/24
Send us a textWondering how to get everything done as a first-year or new teacher? In this video, I share which classroom running activities I focus on in my class to get weeks out in advance.These teacher time-saving strategies will help you confidently save time as a teacher, minimize teacher overwhelm, prevent you from staying late and start leaving work on time, and prevent teacher burnout.Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here: https://sunny-creator-106.ck.page/5041376f8bGet support ...
Published 08/18/24
Send us a text Looking for a way to automate your classroom without spending your weekends and evenings working after contract hours? In this video I share what my automated classroom looks like and the top 3 steps I took to get there. These teacher time-saving strategies will help you confidently save time as a teacher, minimize teacher overwhelm, prevent you from staying late and start leaving work on time, and prevent teacher burnout. Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here:...
Published 08/11/24
Send us a textLooking for a way to automate your classroom without spending your weekends and evenings working after contract hours? In this video I share what my automated classroom looks like and the top 3 steps I took to get there.These teacher time-saving strategies will help you confidently save time as a teacher, minimize teacher overwhelm, prevent you from staying late and start leaving work on time, and prevent teacher burnout.Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here: https://sunny-...
Published 08/11/24
Send us a text Did you struggle with teacher work-life balance and looking for a way to make things different this year? In this video, I share 5 things I needed to hear as a new and first-year teacher who struggled with time management. These teacher time-saving strategies will help you confidently save time as a teacher, minimize teacher overwhelm, prevent you from staying late and start leaving work on time, and prevent teacher burnout. Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here:...
Published 08/04/24
Send us a Text Message.Did you struggle with teacher work-life balance and looking for a way to make things different this year? In this video, I share 5 things I needed to hear as a new and first-year teacher who struggled with time management.These teacher time-saving strategies will help you confidently save time as a teacher, minimize teacher overwhelm, prevent you from staying late and start leaving work on time, and prevent teacher burnout.Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here: htt...
Published 08/04/24